Swayam Prabha

The SWAYAM PRABHA has been conceived by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), GoI as the project for using the GSAT-15 satellite to run 32 DTH channels to telecast high quality educational programmes on 24x7 basis. Every day, there is new content of 4 hours which is repeated 6 times a day, allowing the students to choose the time of their convenience. MHRD has nominated NCERT as National Coordinator for one channel # 31. The name of this channel is ‘Kishore Manch’. CIET, NCERT disseminate curriculum based educational TV programmes for classes IX- XII besides the programmes on performing arts, crafts, physical education, teacher education, etc.

One can view the channel through DD’s Direct-to-home television (DTH-TV) network, which is generally available with all TV dealers for less than Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees two thousand only).,

Two-step process for configuring and installing DD Free Dish and Set-top box is as follows: